Involvement

There are blind and partially sighted clubs competing in leagues and cups throughout the country. The National Blind Football League (for totally or almost totally blind people) is run by the FA, while British Blind Sport organise the Partially Sighted Football League.

Equipment

Shades are worn to equilise the sight of all outfield players.

A ball with a bell inside to emit a sound that helps orientate the outfield players.

Facts

5-a-side football in itself is nothing new, but the Paralympic edition only came around in Athens 2004.

The rules may vary from regular football, but the champions do not. Brazil won in 2004 and 2008, with Argentina taking silver and bronze.